Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Auburn Hills, MI

17d

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of advanced automotive electrical and electronic (E/E) systems. The engineer may focus on defining and managing system requirements, integrating electrical systems, or conducting system-level validation, depending on their experience and project needs. The role ensures systems meet customer specifications, performance targets, and applicable industry standards. The position involves work throughout the vehicle development lifecycle, including requirements development and traceability, systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation. The engineer collaborates with OEM engineering teams, suppliers, and internal hardware, software, electrical architecture, and vehicle integration teams. Candidates should bring experience in automotive systems engineering, requirements engineering, systems integration, or verification and validation, and be able to contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment. ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America and is part of the global ALTEN Group, which has 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries. The company describes its culture as supportive of mentorship, career growth, and employee development, and states that it offers comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in automotive electrical/electronic systems engineering, requirements engineering, systems integration, or verification and validation.
Understanding of automotive E/E architectures, electronic control units (ECUs), and vehicle electrical systems.
Experience developing and managing system-level requirements, or creating and executing system-level verification and validation procedures.
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.
Understanding of systems engineering principles, including the V-model development process.
Experience interpreting technical specifications, engineering requirements, and electrical system documentation.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
Knowledge of automotive systems such as body electronics, powertrain, chassis, ADAS, infotainment, or vehicle connectivity.
Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next, Polarion, or Jama.
Experience with automotive testing and diagnostic tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, INCA, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with HIL testing environments such as dSPACE, NI, or Vector VT System.
Understanding of automotive functional safety principles and ISO 26262.
Familiarity with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes and systems engineering work products.
Experience with test automation, scripting, or data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
Knowledge of electrical schematics, signal analysis, and automotive diagnostic protocols such as UDS.
Experience with issue tracking and configuration management tools such as Jira, Git, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, document, and maintain automotive electrical and electronic system requirements throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
Translate customer needs, vehicle-level features, and functional objectives into clear, measurable, testable system requirements.
Coordinate requirements allocation and traceability with hardware, software, electrical architecture, and vehicle integration teams.
Review requirements for completeness, consistency, feasibility, and compliance with OEM standards.
Support definition of system interfaces, functional specifications, and electrical architecture.
Maintain traceability from customer and vehicle-level specifications through system and subsystem requirements.
Perform impact analyses and support engineering change management.
Support development of verification criteria, test specifications, and acceptance requirements.
Develop and execute validation strategies, test plans, and procedures for automotive electrical and electronic systems.
Perform system-level functional testing against engineering requirements and OEM specifications.
Support validation across bench, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and vehicle-level environments.
Analyze system behavior, identify defects, and investigate electrical or communication-related issues.
Test and troubleshoot automotive communication networks, including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
Use diagnostic tools and equipment to monitor signals, analyze communication messages, and evaluate system performance.
Document test results, generate validation reports, and track issues through resolution.
Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ensure bidirectional traceability between system requirements, verification procedures, and validation results.
Support system integration, regression testing, and release readiness.
Work with OEM engineering teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout product development.
Participate in technical design reviews, requirements reviews, and engineering problem-solving activities.
Support compliance with automotive development processes, quality standards, and engineering best practices.
Contribute to improvements in requirements management, testing methodologies, and system development processes.